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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,525.34, 3,788.61 and 793.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,525.34, 3,788.61 and 793.97 is: 1,191.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,525.34 : 3,788.61 = 793.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,525.34/3,788.61 = 793.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,525.34x = 3,788.61 × 793.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,525.34x = 3,008,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,008,023.74/2,525.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.14

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